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What is the primary nitrogenous waste in protists?
Options
A Urea
B Uric acid
C Ammonia
Correct Answer
D Glucose
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ammonia is the chief nitrogenous waste of protists, as it is highly soluble and diffuses easily across cell membranes in aquatic environments.

Hint

Recall which nitrogenous waste is highly toxic but easily diffused in water.

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